Ingredients
1Â lb ground beef
1/2Â onion, diced
1/2Â bell pepper, diced
2Â clove garlic, chopped or grated
1Â can(s) crushed tomatoes 14.5 ounces
1/2Â c ketchup
3Â Tbsp bbq sauce
1/4Â c brown sugar, firmly packed
1Â Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1Â Tbsp yellow mustard
salt and pepper to taste
8 to 10Â slice american or cheddar cheese
8 to 10Â slice bread
1/4Â c butter, room temperature
sliced dill pickles, optional
Directions
1. Brown ground beef with onion and bell pepper, drain off fat. Add chopped garlic and cook for a minute more.
2. Add remaining ingredients except bread cheese and butter. Simmer on med low until sauce is reduced and thick, about 15-20 minutes
3. Butter one side of each slice of bread, place one slice of cheese on the unbuttered side the add two heaping spoons of sloppy joe mixture and pickles if desired then another slice of cheese and the other slice of bread.
4. Griiddle on medium heat till toasty brown, turn and griddle the other side. Enjoy.
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